Al Jolley

Al Jolley
No. 4 (1922)
22 (1923)
8 (1929)
PositionTackle
Personal information
BornSeptember 29, 1899
Onaga, Kansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 1948(1948-08-26) (aged 48)
Marietta, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
CollegeKansas State
Marietta
Tulsa
Career history
Playing
1921Cleveland Tigers
1922Akron Pros
1923Dayton Triangles
1923Oorang Indians
1929Buffalo Bisons
1930Brooklyn Dodgers
1931Cleveland Indians
Coaching
1929Buffalo Bisons
1933Cincinnati Reds
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Alvin Jay "Rocky" Jolley (September 29, 1899 – August 26, 1948) was an American professional football player and coach. He played for the Cleveland Tigers, Akron Pros, Dayton Triangles, Oorang Indians, Buffalo Bisons, Brooklyn Dodgers and Cleveland Indians. He was a coach for the Bisons and Cincinnati Reds. He also played for the Ironton Tanks of the Ohio League.

Jolley was also a Native American. He was a member of the Wyandotte Nation. This made him eligible to join the NFL's Oorang Indians. The Indians were a team based in LaRue, Ohio, composed only of Native Americans, and coached by Jim Thorpe.